Diet Research
Cutting Calories Won’t Bring Podium Finishes
Attempts by endurance athletes to slash calorie intake to drop or maintain a lower body weight prior to competition can be driven by a belief that fewer pounds will enhance…
Most of the World’s Population Lacks Some Essential Micronutrients
Nutrients such as iron and calcium are critical for good health, but a big portion of the world’s population is coming up short in them. Research published in the journal…
What Do You Think?
Longevity science is an increasingly hot topic. Many of us aspire to maintain fabulous health as we age, free from chronic disease. Perhaps going bigger on protein, and from plants…
A Variety of Dark Chocolate Products Contaminated With Heavy Metals, Study Finds
Chocoholics, brace yourselves: That velvety square of chocolate melting on your tongue might be a source of harmful heavy metals. A study published in Frontiers in Nutrition that examined 72…
Hardy Bacteria Are Living in Your Microwave
They are ubiquitous in households because they make reheating food a breeze, but microwaves can be tantamount to a petri dish. According to research published in Frontiers in Microbiology, everyone’s…
Buy or Bye: Matcha
We’ve all heard about the benefits of green tea, but what about its superpowered sibling, matcha? Both are derived from the tea plant Camellia sinensis, but matcha is made from…
Why Plant Protein Powder Can Be Just as Powerful as Whey
With increasing interest in plant-based eating, the supplement market has been flooded with protein powders sourced from only plants. But there has been a worry that these powders are of…
American diets are still lousy, according to the latest research
It’s believed that more than 1 million Americans die every year from diet-related diseases, and, if dietary intake data is accurate , we can expect these numbers to remain alarmingly…
Recipe for Health
We hear a lot about the benefits of eating more plant proteins, but the fat from plants is also good news for longevity. Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, demonstrates…
Evening Training Improves Glucose Metabolism
Recent research shows time of day makes a difference for cardiometabolic benefits. For those coping with type 2 diabetes, training at the end of the day improves glucose metabolism, according…
Food as Medicine: Meals for Mental Health
Ever eat your feelings? Or feel low after a few too many nutrition-poor meals? A newer area of practice called nutritional psychology looks at this intersection of nutrition and mental…
Even just 1 alcoholic drink per day may increase blood pressure
One drink per day has been touted as fine. But even one drink per day can have negative health consequences.
What do you think? Should every one be eating a plant based diet?
More beans, less beef? Yes! A plant based diet is good for you AND the environment. Check out how to make the swap!
Buy or Bye: Greens Powders
Are greens powders and similar supplements worth the hype? Or are real fruits and veggies the better choice?
Why yo-yo dieting is the toxic diet culture we need to be worried about
Maintaining a healthy weight is important. But yo-yo dieting has detrimental effects and is not the answer.
Food Insecurity Linked to Shorter Life, Early Death
Stress from not enough food, or food insecurity, can have detrimental health effects and even result in a lower life expectancy.
Gut Microbiome Composition Tied to Athletic Performance
Gut microbiome health is everywhere and for good reason! It can even have an impact on your physical or athletic performance.
Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health
What’s a nitrate and why do you need it? Eating more nitrate-rich veggies can improve brain health. Find out which vegetables are best.
Exercise won’t silence the health problems of sugary drinks
Sugary drinks may taste great but the long term health affects aren’t. Can exercise cancel out the negative aspects of sugary drinks?
Want a healthier diet that still tastes great? Go bigger on spices and herbs.
Grab those herbs and spices! Research shows it’s possible to maintain flavor without the excess of saturated fat, sugar and salt.